Amtech Software, the leading provider of ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the packaging industry, introduced Amtech Intelligence, elevating performance for the packaging industry with value-driven AI capabilities. As part of the announcement, Amtech is...

Global thermal transfer ribbon manufacturer ARMOR-IIMAK announced plans to expand its Boone County facility with a nearly $6 million investment that will create 44 new Kentucky jobs and 65 positions overall. The expansion will increase...

The milestone gives way to next compliance steps for the sweeping extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. Circular Action Alliance also published estimated fees for producers. Permanent regulations for SB 54, California’s highly anticipated...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Register Notice 2026-05491: Standards for Air Curtain Incinerators That Only Burn Wood Wastes, Yard Wastes and Clean Lumber; Provision for Commercial and...

PolyExpert Inc. and Polykar Industries Inc. announced the completion of a merger of equals to form Invera Flexibles, a flexible packaging leader with over $200 million in combined sales and 350 employees, poised to accelerate...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

Wet, soggy toilet paper. That’s what New York could have to look forward to. If activists get their way, New York lawmakers could soon enact legislation that will lead to toilet paper, diapers, paper towels,...

A sweeping state recycling bill calls for scores of companies to stop using plastic wrap when packaging products, which critics gripe could leave crucial everyday items such as diapers and toilet paper soggy. The proposed...

Political, PRO and packaging leaders shared their thoughts on the direction EPR is headed, including implications for data management, sustainable design and measuring success. U.S. packaging stakeholders have learned a lot this past year since...

Like the high-energy musical number “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” from the musical Carousel that celebrates the arrival of summer, this issue of FlexPack VOICE® celebrates new arrivals, along with new breakthroughs and innovations....

This year’s Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition carries special significance as we proudly celebrate the 70th anniversary of our flagship awards program—seven decades of honoring excellence, innovation, and leadership in flexible packaging. Since its inception...

Consolidation in the packaging sector is gaining pace as companies respond to cost pressure, sustainability demands, and shifting supply chains. The global packaging industry remains highly fragmented, yet rising input costs, regulatory requirements, and the...

With growing interest in various approaches to packaging regulation, developments in state packaging policies continue to unfold. Below are some key issues shaping the future of packaging. New York extended producer responsibility (EPR): New York...

Emerald Packaging, Inc. won two Silver Awards—for Packaging Excellence and Technical Innovation—in the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition for 2026. The entry that won the awards was the “30% Food-Contact Post-Consumer...

Jim Pease founded Sun Centre USA Inc. in 2015, leveraging his experience in the packaging industry to create a company that handles all packaging needs. From custom tooling to technical and mechanical support, Sun Centre’s...

For the past 70 years, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has held its annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition. Gold Awards and Silver Awards, as well as a Highest Achievement Award, were handed out at...

Every surgical procedure in the U.S. depends on flexible sterile packaging, often in ways patients never see. It is estimated that a major inpatient surgery can require more than 200 sterilized instruments, devices, and accessories,...

For packaging manufacturers seeking new ways to develop sustainable products, gas analyzers play a vital role by helping monitor products’ environmental performance. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are emitted during many packaging production processes. These...

What does a risk-based path forward for healthcare packaging look like? This podcast episode shares insights from the SPMC (Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council) on a risk-based sustainability assessment model grounded in regulatory compliance and patient...

Late spring and early summer typically mark a busy legislative period on Capitol Hill. This is especially true in 2026. Because it is an election year, pressure is on legislators to complete as much work...

In each issue, FlexPack VOICE® interviews an industry leader or a professional who supports the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) in its various efforts, such as industry advocacy. In this edition, we profile Pallavi Joyappa, president,...

A war is being waged against industrial progress, a quiet assault on the materials that empower human life. It is fought in the name of “sustainability” and “naturalness” by those who find virtue in limitation....

Founded in 2016, SmartSolve initially focused on water-soluble labels and paper. From the start, CEO Jonathan Jakubowski understood that water-soluble paper would serve as a foundation for a broader platform to launch water-soluble breakthroughs. One...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and its Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) are well underway with the 2026 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. In its 22nd year, the program remains one of the industry’s most respected...

On May 1, 2026, Maximilian Peter will take over as head of WACKER’s Polymers division. Holding a doctorate in chemical engineering, he has been with WACKER since 2012. After working in process development, he took...

Michelman announced the introduction of two new bio-based, plastic-free coatings, Nuvita® Life 4002 & Nuvita® Life 4605, designed to deliver high barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability for fiber-based retail food packaging applications.

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, and Enplater Group, a specialist in the printing and production of rigid and flexible packaging, announced today the...

The global market for post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging is at a crossroads. Growing steadily but falling short of legislative demands, the industry faces a defining decade. With binding targets looming in Europe and beyond,...